Calculations of the impact of friction and wear on energy consumption, economic
expenditure, and CO 2 emissions are presented on a global scale. This impact study covers …

Friction and wear phenomena encountered in mechanical systems with moving components
are directly related to efficiency, reliability and life of the system. Hence, minimizing and …

Recent research has led to a deeper understanding of the nature and consequences of
interactions of materials on an atomic scale. The results have resonated throughout the field …

Multilayer systems can offer an efficient way of controlling residual stress, improve adhesion
and enhance toughness of coated systems. This work aims at the development of multilayer …

This paper explores the mechanisms of the residual stress generation in thin film systems
with large lattice mismatch strain, aiming to underpin the key mechanism for the observed …

The trends in the automotive industry are towards higher performance, improved reliability
and tolerances, less lubricants and more environmental friendly products. In addition, there …

Thin hard coatings on components and tools are used increasingly due to the rapid
development in deposition techniques, tribological performance and application skills. The …

Background Coated implant components for total knee arthroplasties are primarily used for
metal-sensitive patients and are offered by different manufacturers. However, there is only …

For orthopedic and dental implants, the ultimate goal is to obtain a life-long secure
anchoring of the implant in the native surrounding bone. To this end, nanoscale calcium …

The influence of surface roughness on the tribological performance, ie friction, wear and
material pick-up tendency, of two different commercial PVD coatings, TiN and WC/C, in …